Education
Highest level of schooling
About this topic
Highest level of schooling shows the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes school attainment rather than post-school qualifications.
This topic helps indicate educational attainment and can support analysis of access to employment, training, and services. It is best read with qualifications and other socio-economic indicators, because school completion alone does not show a person's full skill profile.
Interpretation notes
- This records the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over.
- It is not a measure of post-school qualifications, so it should be read with non-school qualifications for full attainment.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, Year 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Napranum (S), accounting for 22.2% (141 people). This share was lower than Regional Qld (24.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which decreased by 61 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Napranum (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Napranum (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Napranum (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
41
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
41
6.4%
-3.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
55
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
55
8.6%
-2.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
141
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
141
22.2%
-8.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
78
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
78
12.3%
-5.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
139
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
139
21.9%
-5.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
9
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
9
1.4%
+0.8pp
Not Stated
2021 count
173
% of total
27.2%
Change from 2016
+23.4pp
173
27.2%
+23.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-23
-3.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-19
-2.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-61
-8.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-39
-5.3pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-40
-5.0pp
Did Not Go To School
+5
+0.8pp
Not Stated
+148
+23.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Napranum (S). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 41 | 6.4% | 4.3% | 64 | 9.6% | 5.3% | -23 | -3.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 55 | 8.6% | 5.4% | 74 | 11.1% | 5.5% | -19 | -2.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 141 | 22.2% | 24.2% | 202 | 30.4% | 25.6% | -61 | -8.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 78 | 12.3% | 8.2% | 117 | 17.6% | 8.5% | -39 | -5.3pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 139 | 21.9% | 49.0% | 179 | 26.9% | 44.6% | -40 | -5.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 9 | 1.4% | 0.4% | 4 | 0.6% | 0.4% | +5 | +0.8pp |
| Not Stated | 173 | 27.2% | 8.5% | 25 | 3.8% | 10.2% | +148 | +23.4pp |
| Total | 636 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 665 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |